Chapter 651: Taking the blame

Zhang Yong watched quietly.

Without saying a word, he did not interfere. He let the one-eyed man fight.

He waved his hand, telling someone to loosen the ropes on the burly pirate. There were three other pirates, all of whom were also loosened.

Judging from the way the one-eyed man looked, it seemed like he could fight ten people.

Since he's so brave, let's fight!

Let's have a good fight. Let's see just how strong he really is.

'Zhou Fang, why did you betray me! Why?'

'Why did you betray me!'

The one-eyed man yelled furiously at the burly pirate.

The burly pirate had just taken a heavy blow to the face and was a little dazed. He didn't respond.

Zhang Yong interjected calmly, 'He's Japanese.'

'What?' The one-eyed man thought he heard wrong.

'He's a Japanese impostor,' Zhang Yong repeated calmly. "Can you figure things out just by thinking about them?'

'Zhou Fang!" The one-eyed dragon suddenly understood, and his eyes seemed to spit fire.

'Baka!' Zhou Fang cursed subconsciously.

He hadn't figured out the situation.

He still thought his identity had been revealed.

Since that was the case, he had nothing to hide. He was Japanese! Baka!

'You!' The one-eyed dragon's bones crackled with a loud noise.

Zhang Yong was secretly sweating.

Fuck!

Is this one-eyed guy a martial arts master?

All his bones were cracking. Just the sound of it was very intimidating. At least it scared Zhang Yong.

What amazing kung fu!

It was as if he were invincible. What a show-off.

Luckily, there was a gun.

Otherwise, he could have swept everyone away by himself.

'Baka!' Zhou Fang was also desperate. Instead of continuing to hide his identity, he intensified it even more, shouting, "You East Asian sick men...'

'Aaaaa..." The one-eyed man charged angrily.

Zhou Fang also charged madly.

The two collided heavily.

Close combat.

Fists and feet.

You punch, I punch.

You kick, I kick.

You threw a low kick, I threw a left hook.

There was no finesse.

All the punches were powerful.

All the kicks were devastating. All the blows were taken with the body.

The other three pirates were completely stunned.

They didn't know whether they were stunned by Zhou Fang's Japanese appearance or by the fierce battle between the two.

Everyone around them quietly backed away.

They gave the two as much space as possible. They didn't want to get caught in the crossfire.

Seeing this guy fighting ferociously, who would dare underestimate him?

If he gets hit by a single punch, he'll be finished right there.

It's only these two that can withstand each other's heavy blows.

'Boom!'

'Boom!'

After a while of fighting, the two finally separated.

Both of them were covered in injuries. Blood was dripping from the corners of both their mouths. It was clear that they were not lightly injured.

'Ooh ooh!'

'Ooh ooh!'

Both men let out a dull breath.

It was as if they were two injured beasts. Just waiting to recover quickly and then tear each other apart.

'Zhou Fang,'

Zhang Yong suddenly spoke.

Zhou Fang was oblivious. His eyes were fixed on the one-eyed man.

Zhang Yong was about to speak when suddenly, a voice came from his ear: 'Baka, Ichiro Yamanobe, Seiichiro Onii...'

Doubt.

Then he reacted.

Well, it turned out to be telepathy that suddenly jumped out.

It's really more mysterious than Duan Yu's Six-Meridian Divine Sword. I have no idea at all. I often don't know what to say.

Two Japanese names suddenly popped up. Which one is it?

Anyway, can you jump out again at an important juncture? It's just two Japanese names. It's a complete waste!

It popped up suddenly this time. I don't know when it will pop up next time.

I can't rely on it at critical moments!

Alas, the broken system is low on energy...

'Ichiro Yamano!'

Zhang Yong roared.

Zhou Fang subconsciously looked back at him.

His eyes were full of confusion.

And a little fear...

Zhang Yong then understood. This guy was Ichiro Yamano.

So who was Ichiro Onii-san? Was it Jin San Yan? That old guy, he refused to confess no matter what. He was only willing to pay.

'Bastard!'

The one-eyed man was even more angry.

Zhou Fang really was Japanese!

Aah!

This damned Japanese invader!

He has caused so many deaths! He must pay a price!

Zhang Yong said nothing.

He continued to fight. He beat Shou San to death.

Sure enough, the two men soon got into another scuffle. But it was not as fierce as before.

It was because Zhou Fang no longer had the heart to fight.

Finding out that his name was also known to the other person had already confused his mind.

The other person actually knew his real name. Who was the other person? Why did he intercept him here? What did the other person want?

His heart was in turmoil, and his combat effectiveness plummeted. He was no match for the one-eyed man.

He was punched. Then kicked.

'Boom!'

'Bang!'

Zhou Fang was knocked flying.

He literally flew. He was kicked into the air. He flew more than a yard into the air.

That was brutal.

Zhang Yong applauded the one-eyed man.

'Clap, clap, clap!'

'Clap, clap, clap!'

Keep fighting. Keep beating the son of a bitch to death.

However, the one-eyed man stopped. He stood there, breathing heavily, trying to regain his strength.

Zhang Yong: ?

Why aren't you hitting him anymore?

Keep going!

Kill him!

He's almost out of health points. You should go after the enemy even if he's at his last breath!

He looked at the one-eyed man.

His eyes were clearly urging him on.

Keep going...

'Capture him alive,'

the one-eyed man said slowly.

Then he sat down on the ground. He obviously couldn't hold on any longer.

Zhang Yong: ...

Disappointed.

A good start but a poor finish.

I don't want him alive. What would you do with him alive?

But since the one-eyed dragon had stopped, he couldn't just go up and behead Zhou Fang with one stroke.

Keeping him alive wasn't completely useless. Maybe he could squeeze more profit out of him.

Zhou Yang had mentioned before that the pirates on Chongming Island were quite wealthy. Unfortunately, they were at sea. Out of reach.

Now that the other guy has finally come ashore, he's been captured and it's time to squeeze him dry.

You have to squeeze the oil out of a stone. It's basic.

After Zhou Fang is knocked flying, he lands, rolls, fails, tries to struggle to his feet again, fails...

However, this guy is really very tenacious. After struggling three times, he actually got up again. A sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. It seemed that he felt like he had won. However, he was suddenly kicked in the waist by Lu Hai, who had come up from the side, and fell like a dog eating shit. Then he was tied up again.

'Baka...'

Zhou Fang cursed fiercely.

Then a rag was stuffed in his mouth, so he could no longer make a sound.

Two people picked him up. They shoved him in front of Zhang Yong.

Zhou Fang was obviously very dissatisfied. He glared fiercely at Zhang Yong. He looked like a wounded wolf.

'My name is Zhang Yong.'

'It's you?'

Zhou Fang's face suddenly changed.

The ferocious eyes just now suddenly became terrified. Then it turned into despair.

Zhang Yong!

Damn it!

The other party is actually Zhang Yong!

This name seemed like a demon, completely shattering his last tenacity.

Fear surged. There was only despair.

Damn it!

It was him!

No wonder he was ambushed!

It turned out to be Zhang Yong!

Damn it!

How could he...

'I've captured Jin Sanyan. He said you'd show up here,' Zhang Yong said calmly.

A light backstabbing stab at Jin Sanyan.

Haha.

It was all trivial.

'Baka!' Zhou Fang's despairing eyes suddenly became manic.

Jin Sanyan!

He had been betrayed by Jin Sanyan!

That was why Jin Sanyan had disappeared these days. It turned out to be...

anger.

It was as if he were going to explode in place.

However, it was not directed at Zhang Yong. It was directed at Jin Sanyan.

No one could bear to be betrayed.

The same was true for the Japanese spy.

What he hated most was not Zhang Yong, but Jin Sanyan!

No!

'Kiyoiro Oni-i...'

'Ahhh!'

Zhou Fang suddenly screamed like crazy.

There was no longer any doubt.

Zhang Yong actually knew Jin Sanjian's name! He knew his name was Kiyoiro Oni-i!

This name was definitely Jin Sanjian's own confession. And then he confessed to being Shano Ichiro. He became a victim of Jin Sanjian's survival.

Irritable.

Furious.

Fists clenched. Eyes blazing.

If Jin San Yan appeared before him at this moment, he would definitely smash the other person's head with a hammer.

'Jin San Yan told me to execute you.'

'Hah!'

'He paid 100,000 taels of silver to buy his own life. And 50,000 taels of silver to buy your life.'

'What?'

Zhou Fang didn't react for a moment.

Who was buying whose life?

Then he reacted.

Jin San Yan used 100,000 taels of silver to buy his own life. Then he used 50,000 taels of silver to hire Zhang Yong to kill him, Zhou Fang. No, it was Ichiro Yamano.

Why did he want to kill Ichiro Yamano?

You can figure it out with your knee. It was to ensure Jin San Yan's survival.

He, Zhou Fang, was also Japanese. He was also a Japanese spy in disguise. Jin San Yan was most afraid of him. He was most afraid of being exposed by Zhou Fang.

Because they are both Japanese. They are spying on each other.

Without a doubt, Jin Sanyan has definitely surrendered to Zhang Yong. He has become Zhang Yong's lackey.

Otherwise, it is impossible to release the person for just 100,000 taels of silver.

Ahhh, this damned Kiyoshiro! As long as he still has his last breath, he will take his life!

Traitors should be killed by everyone!

"If you want to live, you can also give 50,000 taels of silver...'

'I'll give it!'

Zhou Fang blurted out. Without any hesitation.

As long as he could go back and kill Jin Sanyan, he was willing to pay any price.

What was 50,000 taels of silver?

He would cut the traitor Jin Sanyan into a thousand pieces!

'Good, it's a deal.'

'Deal!'

Zhou Fang responded with almost gritted teeth.

The anger in his eyes was even more intense. It was all directed at Jin Sanyan.

Zhang Yong waved his hand. He told someone to take Zhou Fang and the other three pirates away.

Their business was now over for the time being.

Now it was the time of the one-eyed man. This guy didn't know what to say.

To be on the safe side, Zhang Yong kept his distance from the one-eyed man. He looked at him calmly. Without saying a word. But he didn't rush the other person either.

'So you are Zhang Yong,' the one-eyed man said slowly.

'Isn't this a bit strange?' Zhang Yong said with a little self-deprecation, 'I feel the same way myself.'

'I heard that you can tell if someone is a Japanese invader just by looking at them. What an amazing ability. I can see that it's true today. I'm impressed.'

'No way. Don't believe the nonsense others say. You have to believe in science.'

'What science?'

'Anyway, you have to believe in science. There's no such thing as magic.'

'I...'

The one-eyed man tried hard to stand up.

Unfortunately, he failed. His injuries were actually very serious.

'I can save you,' Zhang Yong said.

'But you have conditions,' the one-eyed man said with a sneer.

'Of course,' Zhang Yong nodded unabashedly, 'I'm sure you know that I, Zhang Yong, am greedy and lustful, and I won't do anything without a reward.'

'I don't have any money. And I'm not a pretty girl. Excuse me.'

'But we can sign a contract. You work for me. I heal you.'

'Oh? You want me to kill people?'

'No. It's to prevent people from killing me. Your only task is to protect my safety.'

'Oh? Many people want to kill you?'

'At the very least, the Japanese hate me to the bone, and I reckon there are 100,000 Japanese invaders every day who want to chop me up and feed me to the dogs.'

'Tell me. How long do you want me to protect you?'

'Until 2 September 1945...'

'How long is that?'

The one-eyed man looked confused.

He had no idea about the Western calendar.

In fact, most people these days were unfamiliar with the Western calendar.

If you say 1936, maybe 80% of the people won't know. But if you say the 25th year of the Republic of China, then everyone will know.

'The 36th year of the Republic of China.'

'What? More than ten years?'

The one-eyed man immediately lost his temper. He almost stood up.

Unfortunately, in the end, he was unable to do so. He stood up a little, then sat down heavily again. Then he gasped for breath desperately.

He angrily stared at Zhang Yong.

He felt that the other party was really going too far.

It's okay to talk about the Western years. I don't feel anything. But when you talk about the 36th year of the Republic of China...

This year is only the 25th year of the Republic of China!

You want me to protect you for 11 years? How dare you ask for so much!

Dream on!

Absolutely not!

I'm not your lackey! I won't agree!

"One dollar a day.'

'What?'

'If you're willing to accept this contract, I'll pay you one dollar a day.'

'You...'

The one-eyed man's anger gradually dissipated.

Okay. It's not something I can't consider. Although it is a bit... But the other party is offering a lot.

One ocean per day. That's more than 360 oceans a year.

For him, that's very rich.

'I'll cover your food, clothing, housing, transportation, weapons and ammunition, medical supplies and medicine,' Zhang Yong continued, "and there'll be a death benefit and a consolation payment for injuries...'

'Zhang Yong, don't think that money can buy everything," the one-eyed man's tone had weakened a bit.

But his pride and dignity made him keep up the pretence.

Money really couldn't buy everything.

But...

he was really tempted.

'What's your name?'

'Dou Wanjiang.'

'How did they kill you?'

'I fell for their trap. I was tricked.'

'How long have you been a pirate?'

'One month.'

'What? One month? No way.'

Zhang Yong didn't believe him.

You've got a tan all over. One month?

Come, teach me what you know about knocking. I too spent a month at sea and got a tan.

'I'm not a pirate.'

'Oh?'

'I'm with the Axe Gang. My boss is Wang Yachao.'

'Really?'

Zhang Yong didn't say anything.

But he was secretly surprised. What a coincidence.

He was just about to ask someone about the assassination of Wang Jingwei. And then the heavens sent him someone.

Without a doubt, the system is the real father. Recognise.

'So how did you end up with the pirates on Chongming Island?'

'Some of my brothers ran away to Chongming Island before. They became pirates. I've done something big this time...'

'What is it?'

'This...'

Dou Wanjiang is silent.

Obviously, it's something important, and he can't say.

'Assassination of Wang Jingwei?'

Zhang Yong deliberately provokes. He speaks slowly.

Dou Wanjiang looked up at him doubtfully. He didn't say anything. But his eyes were blank.

Obviously, he didn't know anything about it.

Zhang Yong: ...

Okay. Mistake. Start again from the beginning.

'What's the big deal?'

'I can't tell you. It's confidential.'

'Never mind. Give me a dollar.'

'What?'

'In case someone wants to kill me in the future, and you say it's a major secret and refuse to tell me, I'll be dead...'

'No. No. That's not what happened at all.'

'Tell me.'

'I killed Dai Li's men. They're looking for me everywhere.'

'Who did you kill?'

Zhang Yong was a little surprised. So that's what happened.

This guy in front of him actually dared to kill someone from the Special Branch of the Fuxing Society. He's also gutsy. He really isn't afraid of death.

'Chun Yu Chi.'

'What?'

Zhang Yong was taken aback. He thought he heard it wrong.

He then looked at the other suspiciously. Is this guy trying to cheer himself up?

He actually said he killed Chun Yu Chi?

Heh heh.

Very good.

Well done! Superb! Bravo!

'I'll give you an extra 100 taels of silver.'

'What?'

'After I've checked, if Chun Yu Chi really is dead, I'll reward you with an extra 100 taels of silver.'

'Huh?'

Dou Wanjiang was stunned.

What was this...

kind of talk?

It seemed that Zhang Yong was also in the Fuxing Society.

The reason he didn't dare to mention this matter was that he was afraid of Zhang Yong's retaliation.

After all, Chun Yu Chi was Dai Li's man. So was Zhang Yong. If he killed Chun Yu Chi, Zhang Yong would be very worried, and he might have to pay with his life.

'Where did you kill him?'

'Lingnan.'

'You ran so far?'

'It was actually a coincidence. I was there to take care of some business, and I ran into Chun Yu Chi. Then there was a bit of a conflict. Then I shot him.'

'And then this side found out?'

'Yes. I didn't want to implicate Big Brother, so I ran to Chongming Island. They were organising a core group to secretly resist the Japanese. I took some brothers and defected to Chongming Island. But for some reason, after a few outings, my brothers were all killed. I asked Zhou Fang for an explanation, but he arrested me instead.'

'I see.'

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

So it was an accident.

This guy is also a desperate criminal.

I thought he was really brave and dared to kill Boss Dai's team leader.

It turns out that he only realised the consequences after he killed him.

This shows that he still has his limits.

That's good.

You can use him without worry. You don't have to worry about him being bought off by Boss Dai.

After doing something like this, even if Boss Dai came out and tried to buy him off, Dou Wanjiang himself wouldn't believe it. He's not stupid.

And he's not going to defect to the Japanese. His brothers were all killed by the Japanese.

'Fine, you can follow me from now on.'

'You're from the Fuxing Society...'

'It's just as well for people to misunderstand that Chun Yu Chi was killed by someone I paid off.'

'What?'

'I have a grudge against Chun Yu Chi. I've long wanted to get rid of him.'

'This...'

Dou Wanjiang shook his head.

He didn't expect that someone would take the blame for him.

It seemed that this matter would not do Zhang Yong any good.

If he killed Chun Yu Chi, Dai Li would definitely want to pursue the matter. Even if Dai Li didn't pursue it, someone else would.

Did Zhang Yong want someone to target him?

He couldn't figure it out...

In fact, Zhang Yong didn't think too much about it.

He simply wanted others to think, 'I'm not someone to be messed with.'

I can't fight alone. But I can sway people! I have money. I can buy a killer. I can hire someone to do it.

See, Chun Yu Chi had a conflict with me before, and I got him killed.

In the future, anyone who wants to have a conflict with me, Zhang Yong, will have to think twice. Don't follow in the footsteps of Chun Yu Chi.

The first person to watch out for is Mao Renfeng.

This Mao secretary is too deep. There are endless plots and schemes behind his back.

If you don't make the other person feel threatened, there will definitely be a steady stream of attacks. Maybe at some point they will really be assassinated.

And there is also the Party Affairs Investigation Department. They are all very good at using other people to kill.

What will the director of the department think?

Of course he will be wary of himself. He will be on his guard.

In the future, he may not trust himself as much. His career prospects will not be good either.

But that's fine.

He can walk independently.

First, he will set up a secret investigation team, and just do small things. As long as everyone doesn't lose face,

the superficial work still needs to be done. After all, he is still a member of the Special Services Department of the Restoration Society.

Therefore...

'Dou Wanjiang, have you thought it over?'